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Tiger will be fine. He's 5 or 6 years younger than Mickelson who has won tourneys and majors in his 40s. These guys have some serious knowledge, skill and experience.

Tiger is also the most motivated guy you will find in sports.

Hoof Hearted

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Jan 28th, 2017

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think over the last 20 years only about six golfers over the age of 40 have won a Major. And the global field of excellent golfers will make it that much harder for Tiger.

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Watching the US Open right now - heck of a course the guys are on at Erin Hills. Three straight T-shots into the fescue.

Curious Cdn

#70

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Jun 15th, 2017

Mickelson is skipping the US open to attend something at his daughter's school in California.

Good on him, I sez. When his life reaches it's end, that will have been a hell of a lot more important than yet another US open, never mind the absurdity of chasing little balls through the sand ... err, grass.

Mowich

#71

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Jun 15th, 2017

Why the heck do some of the guys reporting on a golfers shot whisper? I have never been able to understand that. Is it some kind of unwritten rule?

Jason Day is not having a good one - day that is.

The guys that aren't whispering were just saying that there are more amateurs under par today then pros.

Ludlow

#72

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Jun 15th, 2017

Cow pasture pool is what my grandpa called it.

spaminator

#73

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Jun 16th, 2017

Blimp crashes at U.S. Open, pilot taken to hospital | U.S. OPEN | Golf | More |

Mowich

#74

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Jun 17th, 2017

Whoa.......Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy and Jason Day all miss the cut at Erin Hills

spaminator

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#75

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Jun 19th, 2017

Kreskin

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#76

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Jun 19th, 2017

It was quite a golf day for Brooks.

spaminator

#77

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Jun 20th, 2017

U.S. Open is losing some of its identity, as are its champions | GOLF | Home | T

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Sep 4th, 2017

Stacy Lewis wins LPGA's Portland Classic, gives earnings to Harvey relief efforts in hometown
Nick Daschel, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
First posted: Sunday, September 03, 2017 08:48 PM EDT | Updated: Sunday, September 03, 2017 09:29 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. — Stacy Lewis won for Houston.
Lewis ended a long winless streak Sunday at Cambia Portland Classic, with her $195,000 in winnings going to the relief efforts in her hometown area. Her two biggest sponsors also stepped up, with KPMG matching her donation and Marathon Oil kicking in $1 million.
“Probably was more pressure, to be honest,” Lewis said. “Honestly, I think that’s what helped me through the week, just knowing people wanted me to do well. People wanted me to win this for Houston. To do it when I added pressure to myself is a pretty good, pretty cool deal.”
The 32-year-old Lewis, from The Woodlands just north of Houston, won her 12th LPGA Tour title and first since June 2014, ending a frustrating stretch that included 12 runner-up finishes. She closed with a 3-under 69 to hold off In Gee Chun by a stroke at tree-lined Columbia Edgewater.
“Just kind of handed over control and said, ‘Take me. Take me to the finish line. Let me know what happens, God,”’ Lewis said. “It was just amazing how when you let go of the control like that how great you can play.”
Lewis embraced and kissed husband Gerrod Chadwell, the University of Houston women’s golf coach, on the 18th green. She didn’t know he had made the trip to Oregon until he appeared on the green — after hiding out in the Golf Channel tower during the round.
“I was fine until he showed up, and then I started crying,” Lewis said. “You go through all the emotions of finishing second when sometimes it’s your fault and sometimes it’s not, and things just don’t seem to ever go your way and you get really frustrated at times. He went through all of that with me, and it was probably as hard on him as it was on me. So just to have him here and get to share the win with him was pretty special.”
Lewis parred the final 11 holes. She got up-and-down from off the green on the par-4 17th and reached the green on the par-4 18th from a fairway bunker to set up her winning two-putt.
“I kind of resigned to the fact that whatever was going to happen was going to happen,” Lewis said. “I just needed to commit to my golf shots and hit them. I pulled off a great up-and-down on 17 and probably hit one of shots of my life on 18.”
Chun also parred the final two holes in a 66.
Lewis finished at 20-under 268 after opening with rounds of 70, 64 and 65 to take a three-stroke lead into the final round. She also broke through in Portland after finishing second twice — two strokes behind Suzann Pettersen in 2013 and four shots behind Canadian Brooke Henderson last year.
On Sunday, she birdied four of the first seven holes, and made the turn four strokes ahead of Chun.
Chun cut the lead to two with birdies at the par-5 10th and 12th. Chun missed a short birdie putt at the par-4 14th, and pulled to within a stroke with a birdie at the par-3 16th.
Perhaps the biggest hole of the day for Lewis came at the difficult 17th when she hit her approach over the green and saved par after chipping 7 feet past the hole.
“I hit a really good chip,” Lewis said. “I knew I was going to have at least a 5-footer, and just hit one of the best putts I’ve hit on that back nine.”
Chun missed a 10-foot birdie putt on the hole.
“It was a great round today,” Chun said. “But Stacy’s play was good, too. I really enjoy playing with Stacy. I know Stacy have a little hard time before, so I want to give her a big congratulations.”
The South Korean player was bogey-free the final 53 holes.
Brittany Altomare (69) and Moriya Jutanugarn (72) tied for third at 14 under.
Ai Miyazato shot a 67 to tie for fifth at 13 under in the Japanese star’s final U.S. start. The 2010 Portland winner plans to retire after The Evian Championship in two weeks in France.
“It’s been a tremendous week for me,” Miyazato said. “On the last hole, I got really emotional ... I have so many great memories of this tournament. This is my favourite city forever now.”
Henderson, trying to win for the third straight year, had a 70 to tie for 15th at 10 under. The 19-year-old from Smiths Falls, Ont., had an eagle and three birdies in a four-hole stretch, but finished with a triple bogey on 18.
Hamilton’s Alena Sharp (73) was 6 under while Maude-Aimee Leblanc (72) of Sherbrooke, Que., was 2 over.
Stacy Lewis is lifted up by her caddie Travis Wilson after winning the Cambia Portland Classic in Portland, Ore., on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. (Steve DykesAP Photo)Stacy Lewis wins LPGA's Portland Classic, gives earnings to Harvey relief effort

spaminator

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#82

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Oct 4th, 2017

spaminator

#83

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Jun 1st, 2018

WATCH: ‘Gigantic’ moose charges after golfers in Utah | Toronto Sun

Mowich

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Aug 27th, 2018

Brooke Henderson 1st Canadian woman in 45 years to win national golf title

Brooke Henderson was reminded all week of what was at stake at the CP Women's Open.

She knew about the 45-year Canadian victory drought at the tournament, the pressure of playing on home soil, the list of the LPGA Tour's finest players who were nipping at her heels.

Henderson wasn't fazed by any of it. She was aggressive from the start of Sunday's final round and played like someone on the chase instead of in the lead.

It was a plan that worked to perfection at the Wascana Country Club as Henderson rolled to a four-shot victory over American Angel Yin.

"Henderson raised her arms in the air in victory and hugged her sister Brittany, who was on her bag all week. Their ecstatic father, Dave, ran on to the green and doused them in champagne.

The crowd started belting O Canada as Henderson was mobbed by friends, family and other players.

"Ten minutes from when I hit my second shot in on 18 to when I made that putt and when the celebrations all happened, those are the things that I'll remember forever," Henderson said."

More:https://www.cbc.ca/sports/golf/brook...open-1.4799512

And she's only 20 years old. Well done, Brooke. Well done.

Curious Cdn

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#85

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Aug 27th, 2018

Quote: Originally Posted by Mowich

Brooke Henderson 1st Canadian woman in 45 years to win national golf title

Brooke Henderson was reminded all week of what was at stake at the CP Women's Open.

She knew about the 45-year Canadian victory drought at the tournament, the pressure of playing on home soil, the list of the LPGA Tour's finest players who were nipping at her heels.

Henderson wasn't fazed by any of it. She was aggressive from the start of Sunday's final round and played like someone on the chase instead of in the lead.

It was a plan that worked to perfection at the Wascana Country Club as Henderson rolled to a four-shot victory over American Angel Yin.

"Henderson raised her arms in the air in victory and hugged her sister Brittany, who was on her bag all week. Their ecstatic father, Dave, ran on to the green and doused them in champagne.

The crowd started belting O Canada as Henderson was mobbed by friends, family and other players.

"Ten minutes from when I hit my second shot in on 18 to when I made that putt and when the celebrations all happened, those are the things that I'll remember forever," Henderson said."

More:https://www.cbc.ca/sports/golf/brook...open-1.4799512

And she's only 20 years old. Well done, Brooke. Well done.

She's also very attractive. I hope that she makes a gazillion dollars worth of endorsements and that it doesn't ruin her life on the process.

spaminator

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Oct 3rd, 2018

Golf fan blinded by wayward drive at Ryder Cup plans to sue
Brad Hunter
Published:
October 2, 2018
Updated:
October 2, 2018 5:36 PM EDT
Corine Remande lies injured on the ground after being struck by a wayward shot the Ryder Cup. She has lost vision in her right eye and is planning on suing organizers. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
An avid golf fan wants an eye for an eye after being blinded by a wayward shot at the Ryder Cup in Paris.
Corine Remande, 49, was hit in the eye by an errant drive from Brooks Koepka on the sixth hole at Le Golf National.
Now, the disabled duffer is considering legal action after being told by doctors she has lost vision in her right eye.
Brooks Koepka of the US tees off from the 14th during a practice round for the Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, outside Paris, France, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018. The 42nd Ryder Cup will be held in France from Sept. 28-30, 2018 at Le Golf National. Francois Mori / AP
The European Tour said in a statement on Tuesday: “We have been in communication with the family involved, starting with the immediate on-course treatment and thereafter to provide support, helping with the logistics of repatriation, including providing a transfer for the family from Paris to Lyon. We will continue to offer support for as long as necessary.
“It is distressing to hear that someone might suffer long-term consequences from a ball strike.”
According to the French media, Remande blamed Ryder Cup organizers for the lack of protection on the course.
Tour organizers said that “ball strikes are an occasional hazard for spectators” but are “extremely rare.”
Corine Remande is going to sue organizers of the Ryder Cup after she was struck by a wayward ball. She is now blind in her right eye.
Remande traveled from Egypt to France with her husband to attend the biennial showdown between the U.S. and Europe.
Koepka apologized to Remande following the incident.
She said that she suffered from “fracture of the right socket and the explosion of the eyeball”.
“Quite clearly, there is responsibility on the part of the organizers,’ Remande told AFP. “Officials did not shout any warning as the player’s ball went into the crowd.”
She said she has nothing against Koepka.http://torontosun.com/news/world/gol...p-plans-to-sue

Cannuck

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#87

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Mar 31st, 2019

Played nine holes yesterday. Couldn’t get off the tee box worth a damn. Shot a 43 which wasn’t bad considering the crappy driver and being the first round of the year

Mowich

#88

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Apr 11th, 2019

Watching one of my favorite tourneys - The Augusta National. Currently, but maybe not for long - Tiger is top of the leader-board at -3. Good on you Tiger.

Mowich

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#89

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Apr 11th, 2019

Corey Conners lines up a putt on the 18th green during the first round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Canadian Corey Conners continues to ride wave of success at Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. – The biggest problem Corey Conners might have this week is pulling a muscle by smiling too much.

Still riding the improbable adrenaline high from his last-in as a Monday qualifier in Texas to first-off in the Masters, Conners found himself lost for words early Thursday morning before he ever found himself on the Masters leaderboard.

After watching Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player hit the honorary tee shots immediately before his grouping took the first tee, Conners suddenly found his hand in the mitt of the greatest champion of all time.

“He just congratulated me on the win, that felt pretty special,” said the hopelessly grinning Conners of his Nicklaus encounter. “Never thought in a million years that Jack Nicklaus would know who I am and it just felt pretty cool. I was able to stand on the back of the tee and watch he and Mr. Player tee off and really appreciate what they have done for the game of golf and it was a really cool experience to be part of. I just tried to soak it in and really enjoy it.”

Conners is still coming to terms with being here at all.

Ten days ago, he was the 196th-ranked player in the world facing a playoff in a Monday qualifier just to get into the Valero Texas Open.

By Sunday, he was making 10 birdies to win his first PGA Tour event by one shot and book the 87th and final spot into the Masters.

The odds – even for someone with a T3 and runner-up already on tour this season – were off the charts.

“I’m a math and stats guy and it was very unlikely that I was going to be here, I’ll say that, especially having to Monday qualify last week,” he said. “So, yeah, could have said almost certain that I wouldn’t be here, but it’s worked out really well and I’m really happy.”

Whatever magic the Listowel, Ont. native has going did not rub off on the six-time green jacket winner’s palm. He was coasting along with a birdie and two bogeys through 12 holes before catching fire. A two-putt birdie on 13 got him back to level par and he started throwing darts.

He stuck an 8-iron from 152 yards to three feet on 14 for birdie and then drew a majestic 6-iron from 202 yards to five feet on the par-5 15th and knocked in the downhill slider for eagle that vaulted him into sole possession of the lead at 3-under.

“That was the shot of the day for me, I would say,” Conners said of his eagle approach, which earned him his first piece of Masters crystal.

Not even a 3-putt from 46 feet on the bottom tier at 18 could wipe the smile from Conners’ face, as he walked off with the early clubhouse leader at 2-under 70. It was a significant improvement over the 80 he shot in his first round as an amateur in the 2015 Masters. “Quite a lot better,” he said. “I had a great day out there, it was beautiful, it was fun to be first off this morning, felt pretty special to be out there on the tee and I am really happy with how I played.”

Mike Weir, the 2003 Masters champion, wasn’t surprised, having seen Conners shoot 80-69 in the two rounds they played together in 2015.

“Even back then I was very impressed with his game,” Weir said of Conners. “He drove the ball well and got on the wrong side of the hole a couple times and that’s what can happen around here. You can shoot 80 and actually not play that poorly. It can get away from you quickly here. I’ve always been impressed with his game and he’s continued to get better and work on his weaknesses and enhance his strengths. He’s really doing some great things.”

Conners’ wife, Mallory, gained notoriety with her expressive reactions during his dramatic final round in San Antonio, and her heart was still racing Thursday. “It’s been a whirlwind,” she said, “and we haven’t had time to process it.”

Conners received a warm welcome on the first tee Thursday.

“I think there’s way more Canadians or people pretending to be Canadians out there than I would have guessed,” he said.

https://torontosun.com/sports/golf/c...ess-at-masters

pgs

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#90

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Apr 11th, 2019

Quote: Originally Posted by Mowich

Corey Conners lines up a putt on the 18th green during the first round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Canadian Corey Conners continues to ride wave of success at Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. – The biggest problem Corey Conners might have this week is pulling a muscle by smiling too much.

Still riding the improbable adrenaline high from his last-in as a Monday qualifier in Texas to first-off in the Masters, Conners found himself lost for words early Thursday morning before he ever found himself on the Masters leaderboard.

After watching Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player hit the honorary tee shots immediately before his grouping took the first tee, Conners suddenly found his hand in the mitt of the greatest champion of all time.

“He just congratulated me on the win, that felt pretty special,” said the hopelessly grinning Conners of his Nicklaus encounter. “Never thought in a million years that Jack Nicklaus would know who I am and it just felt pretty cool. I was able to stand on the back of the tee and watch he and Mr. Player tee off and really appreciate what they have done for the game of golf and it was a really cool experience to be part of. I just tried to soak it in and really enjoy it.”

Conners is still coming to terms with being here at all.

Ten days ago, he was the 196th-ranked player in the world facing a playoff in a Monday qualifier just to get into the Valero Texas Open.

By Sunday, he was making 10 birdies to win his first PGA Tour event by one shot and book the 87th and final spot into the Masters.

The odds – even for someone with a T3 and runner-up already on tour this season – were off the charts.

“I’m a math and stats guy and it was very unlikely that I was going to be here, I’ll say that, especially having to Monday qualify last week,” he said. “So, yeah, could have said almost certain that I wouldn’t be here, but it’s worked out really well and I’m really happy.”

Whatever magic the Listowel, Ont. native has going did not rub off on the six-time green jacket winner’s palm. He was coasting along with a birdie and two bogeys through 12 holes before catching fire. A two-putt birdie on 13 got him back to level par and he started throwing darts.

He stuck an 8-iron from 152 yards to three feet on 14 for birdie and then drew a majestic 6-iron from 202 yards to five feet on the par-5 15th and knocked in the downhill slider for eagle that vaulted him into sole possession of the lead at 3-under.

“That was the shot of the day for me, I would say,” Conners said of his eagle approach, which earned him his first piece of Masters crystal.

Not even a 3-putt from 46 feet on the bottom tier at 18 could wipe the smile from Conners’ face, as he walked off with the early clubhouse leader at 2-under 70. It was a significant improvement over the 80 he shot in his first round as an amateur in the 2015 Masters. “Quite a lot better,” he said. “I had a great day out there, it was beautiful, it was fun to be first off this morning, felt pretty special to be out there on the tee and I am really happy with how I played.”

Mike Weir, the 2003 Masters champion, wasn’t surprised, having seen Conners shoot 80-69 in the two rounds they played together in 2015.

“Even back then I was very impressed with his game,” Weir said of Conners. “He drove the ball well and got on the wrong side of the hole a couple times and that’s what can happen around here. You can shoot 80 and actually not play that poorly. It can get away from you quickly here. I’ve always been impressed with his game and he’s continued to get better and work on his weaknesses and enhance his strengths. He’s really doing some great things.”

Conners’ wife, Mallory, gained notoriety with her expressive reactions during his dramatic final round in San Antonio, and her heart was still racing Thursday. “It’s been a whirlwind,” she said, “and we haven’t had time to process it.”

Conners received a warm welcome on the first tee Thursday.

“I think there’s way more Canadians or people pretending to be Canadians out there than I would have guessed,” he said.

https://torontosun.com/sports/golf/c...ess-at-masters

Yes he is looking good . To bad he three putted 18 ,
A great start to the tournament hopefully he continues his good play tomorrow and gets to play on the weekend .